Proverbs 28 : 1 (HCSB)
The wicked flee when no one is pursuing *them , but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28 : 2 (HCSB)
When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
Proverbs 28 : 3 (HCSB)
A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
Proverbs 28 : 4 (HCSB)
Those who reject the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law battle against them.
Proverbs 28 : 5 (HCSB)
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand everything.
Proverbs 28 : 6 (HCSB)
Better a poor man who lives with integrity than a rich man who distorts right and wrong.
Proverbs 28 : 7 (HCSB)
A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
Proverbs 28 : 8 (HCSB)
Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest collects it for one who is kind to the poor.
Proverbs 28 : 9 (HCSB)
Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law-- even his prayer is detestable.
Proverbs 28 : 10 (HCSB)
The one who leads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
Proverbs 28 : 11 (HCSB)
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
Proverbs 28 : 12 (HCSB)
When the righteous triumph, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked come to power, people hide themselves.
Proverbs 28 : 13 (HCSB)
The one who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
Proverbs 28 : 14 (HCSB)
Happy is the one who is always reverent, but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Proverbs 28 : 15 (HCSB)
A wicked ruler over a helpless people is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.
Proverbs 28 : 16 (HCSB)
A leader who lacks understanding is very oppressive, but one who hates unjust gain prolongs his life.
Proverbs 28 : 17 (HCSB)
A man burdened by bloodguilt will be a fugitive until death. Let no one help him.
Proverbs 28 : 18 (HCSB)
The one who lives with integrity will be helped, but one who distorts right and wrong will suddenly fall.
Proverbs 28 : 19 (HCSB)
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
Proverbs 28 : 20 (HCSB)
A faithful man will have many blessings, but one in a hurry to get rich will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 28 : 21 (HCSB)
It is not good to show partiality-- yet a man may sin for a piece of bread.
Proverbs 28 : 22 (HCSB)
A greedy man is in a hurry for wealth; he doesn't know that poverty will come to him.
Proverbs 28 : 23 (HCSB)
One who rebukes a person will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
Proverbs 28 : 24 (HCSB)
The one who robs his father or mother and says, "That's no sin," is a companion to a man who destroys.
Proverbs 28 : 25 (HCSB)
A greedy person provokes conflict, but whoever trusts in the LORD will prosper.
Proverbs 28 : 26 (HCSB)
The one who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
Proverbs 28 : 27 (HCSB)
The one who gives to the poor will not be in need, but one who turns his eyes away will receive many curses.
Proverbs 28 : 28 (HCSB)
When the wicked come to power, people hide, but when they are destroyed, the righteous flourish.
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